bracelet
noun
brace·let ˈbrā-slət 
1
: an ornamental band or chain worn around the wrist
2
: something (such as handcuffs) resembling a bracelet
Synonyms
- band
- bind
- bond
- chain
- cuff(s)
- fetter
- handcuff(s)
- irons
- ligature
- manacle(s)
- shackle
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Example Sentences
putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets
Recent Examples on the Web Inside, Becca finds a bracelet and a mysterious note telling her to make a wish. 
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Even her Cartier jewels last night—a High Jewelry bracelet and earrings made of platinum, diamonds, and peridots—were green. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 July 2022 The three men took a gold bracelet and a shotgun before fleeing on foot, police said. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2022 Jewels were also a core component of her look, with the Kin Euphorics partner wearing dazzling diamonds in the form of a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2022 At the Cannes film festival, Princess Diana turned heads in an icy blue Catherine Walker tulle gown, which complemented with a matching scarf, baby blue shoes, and an aquamarine and diamond bracelet and chandelier earrings. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 26 Mar. 2022 While Diana chose a choker-style necklace, Kate opted for a bracelet and matching earrings on loan from Queen Elizabeth. Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 24 Mar. 2022 Rihanna's jewelry for the night included amethyst drop earrings, a silver bracelet with violet stones, and a series of Messika rings, including their Wild Moon ring, the Bague Diamond Catcher, and the Messika Bague Exotic Charm ring. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 13 Feb. 2022 There are the salt-of-the-earth types with a taste for conspicuous consumption, who pair their $1,275 Canada Goose’s Shelburne Parka with a Cartier Love bracelet and Uggs. Jessica Iredale, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2022 See More
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Even her Cartier jewels last night—a High Jewelry bracelet and earrings made of platinum, diamonds, and peridots—were green. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 July 2022 The three men took a gold bracelet and a shotgun before fleeing on foot, police said. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2022 Jewels were also a core component of her look, with the Kin Euphorics partner wearing dazzling diamonds in the form of a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Apr. 2022 At the Cannes film festival, Princess Diana turned heads in an icy blue Catherine Walker tulle gown, which complemented with a matching scarf, baby blue shoes, and an aquamarine and diamond bracelet and chandelier earrings. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 26 Mar. 2022 While Diana chose a choker-style necklace, Kate opted for a bracelet and matching earrings on loan from Queen Elizabeth. Monique Jessen, PEOPLE.com, 24 Mar. 2022 Rihanna's jewelry for the night included amethyst drop earrings, a silver bracelet with violet stones, and a series of Messika rings, including their Wild Moon ring, the Bague Diamond Catcher, and the Messika Bague Exotic Charm ring. Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 13 Feb. 2022 There are the salt-of-the-earth types with a taste for conspicuous consumption, who pair their $1,275 Canada Goose’s Shelburne Parka with a Cartier Love bracelet and Uggs. Jessica Iredale, WSJ, 4 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Middle French, diminutive of bras arm, from Latin bracchium
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
bracelet
noun
brace·let ˈbrā-slət
: a decorative band or chain usually worn on the wrist or arm
bracelets
noun
as in handcuffs
something that physically prevents free movement putting the handcuffs on the jewel thief, the detective asked him how he liked those bracelets Synonyms & Similar Words
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- handcuffs
- chains
- cuffs
- bands
- shackles
- binds
- bonds
- manacles
- irons
- ties
- collars
- ligatures
- confinements
- traps
- fetters
- constraints
- restraints
- restrictions
- nets
- holdings
- enchainments
- incarcerations
- trammels
- imprisonments
- entanglements
- hindrances
- curbs
- straitjackets
- fasteners
- captivities
- enslavements
- straightjackets
- immurements
- holds
- hobbles
- hold-downs